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SG56 LYO

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,476 mi
Last recorded68,476 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 LYO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 68,476 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 65,904 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 58,468 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 58,468 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 51,662 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 51,662 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 47,479 miles

Advise oil level beloe minimum add 1ltr oil to bring to minimum to allow emission test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre 205/55/16 dot 3613

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished between tread 205/55/16 dot 3613 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 42,318 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 42,318 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 36,550 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers + undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 32,356 miles

both rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

front susupension components corroded but not excessively

rear suspension components corroded but not excessively

Pass 9 Aug 2017 32,086 miles

front suspension components corroded front struts lower suspension arms

Fail 9 Aug 2017 32,086 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension components corroded front struts lower suspension arms

Pass 11 Aug 2016 31,413 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 30,648 miles

Centre Brake light inop

Pass 18 Aug 2014 30,279 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,058 miles

Front tyres low on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2012 26,959 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 24,996 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 21,135 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 16,876 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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SG56 LYO is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG56 LYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG56 LYO registered?

SG56 LYO is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is SG56 LYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG56 LYO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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